Re: [PLUG] DSL / telco translation question

[gyoza@comcast.net]

Run a cable on the outside of the house?  Use a high-gain, directional 
antenna?

Jeff Abrahamson wrote:
> I've determined that my DSL intermittancy is almost certainly due to
> internal wiring in my house[1].  Rerunning the wire is very difficult,
> since it's an old house and the run is rather long.
>
> I've thought about doubling pairs[2], but I suspect I'd only introduce
> worse reflection problems.
>
> Another solution is to put the DSL modem in the basement and run two
> 802.11 routers in bridge mode.  Major disadvantage is I  have to pay
> for two new 802.11 boxes.
>
> Another solution is to ask that my line be reprovisioned to a lower
> speed and figure I'm going to move next year.
>
> Anyone see another solution?
>
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